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Nikita Purnama Willy (born on June 29, 1994) is a famous Indonesian actress, model, and singer. She comes from the Minangkabau family background.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Nikita Purnama Willy was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 29, 1994. She started her journey in the entertainment world at a young age.
Her Amazing Career
Nikita began her career as a model for advertisements. In 2000, she got her first acting role in a soap operas called Jin dan Jun. After that, she appeared in other soap operas like Hari Potret and Ratu Malu and Jendral Kancil.
In 2003, she starred in the popular soap opera Bulan dan Bintang. She quickly became very busy, acting in many TV shows such as Habibi dan Habibah, Roman Picisan, Nikita, and Safa dan Marwah. People even called her the "Queen of Indonesian soap operas" because she was so popular and successful.
Besides TV shows, Nikita also acted in many TV movies (FTV) and big screen films. She also started a singing career. Some of her well-known songs include "Kutetap Menanti" (2010) and "Lebih Dari Indah" (2011).
In 2012, Nikita was the host for the Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards. A couple of years later, in 2014, she tried something new by becoming a director for two TV movies: Romeo dan Juliet Dipinggir Kali and Pacar Sewaan.
Nikita is also interested in fitness and trained in mixed martial arts in the United States. When she turned 17 in 2011, her parents gave her a new Cadillac car as a special birthday gift. The famous singer Keith Martin even came to her party and sang with her!
Even though she was very busy with her acting career, Nikita went back to school. On April 13, 2019, she earned a bachelor's degree in law from Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum "Iblam". This shows that she values both her career and her education.
Life Outside of Work
Nikita got engaged to Indra Priawan on July 25, 2020. They got married on October 16, 2020, in a beautiful ceremony that followed Minangkabau traditions from West Sumatra. Indra's family is known for owning a big taxi company in Indonesia called Blue Bird Group.
Nikita and Indra welcomed their first son, Issa Xander Djokosoetono, on April 7, 2022. He was born in Los Angeles, United States, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Nikita is also related to another Indonesian celebrity, Titi Handayani. Titi is married to Adrianto Djokosoetono, who is Nikita's husband's cousin.
Movies and Web Series
Nikita has starred in several movies and web series.
Movies
Title | Year | Role | Production house |
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Bestfriend? | 2008 | Tania | MD Pictures |
MBA (Married By Accident) | Olivia (Ole) | Multivision Plus | |
From London to Bali | 2017 | Putu | Starvision Plus |
Total Chaos | Rosa | DePetalz Pictures | |
Gasing Tengkorak | Veronica | MD Pictures and Dee Company | |
Alas Pati: Hutan Mati | 2018 | Raya | MD Pictures |
Terlalu Tampan | 2019 | Amanda | Visinema Pictures |
Rasuk 2 | 2020 | Isabela | Dee Company and Blue Water Films |
Web Series
Title | Year | Role | Production house | Channel |
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Satu Amin Dua Iman | 2021 | Aisyah | MD Entertainment | WeTV & Iflix |
TV Shows
Nikita has been in many television shows, both as a main character and as a guest star.
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Jin dan Jun | 2000 | Titut | Guest star, Soap opera |
Hari Potret | 2002 | Sherina | Soap opera |
Ratu Malu dan Jenderal Kecil | Ratu Pelangi | ||
Bulan dan Bintang | 2003 | Bintang | |
Si Cecep | 2004 | Niki | |
Senyuman Ananda | 2005 | Julia | |
Habibi dan Habibah | Young Habibah | ||
Indahnya Karuniamu | 2006 | Young Noni | |
Pengantin Kecil | 2007 | Cheril | |
Roman Picisan | Chika | ||
Perjaka Manis Jatuh Cinta | Vera | Television film | |
Ratu Cinta Kilat | Farah | ||
Pacar Yang Lupa Punya Pacar | Rani | ||
Kalau Desi Kesandung Cinta | Desi | ||
Gue Kartini Bukan Kartono | Kartini | ||
Pacarin Gue Kalo Berani | Vida | ||
Cowok Loe Cowok Gue Juga | Anika | ||
Rubiah | 2008 | Rubiah | Soap opera |
Setinggi Bintang | Young Binar | ||
Safa dan Marwah | 2009 | Safa | |
Nikita | Nikita | ||
Cinta Dan Anugerah | Nikita Willy | Guest star, soap opera | |
Sejuta Cinta Marshanda | 2010 | Nikita Willy | |
Mister Olga | Rika | Soap opera | |
Putri Yang Ditukar | 2011 | Amira | |
Yusra dan Yumna | 2012 | Yusra and Yumna | |
Kutunggu Kau di Pasar Minggu | Niki Mihardja | ||
Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan The Series | 2013 | Keke | |
Perempuan di Pinggir Jalan | Nita | TV movie | |
Dua Wanita Cantik | Meta | ||
Rindu | Rindu | ||
Kado Ramadhan | Bilqis | ||
Kau Yang Berasal Dari Bintang | 2014 | Vania Vanilla | Soap opera |
Kau Seputih Melati | 2015 | Nita | |
Istri | Dahlia | TV movie | |
7 Hari Cinta | Andien | ||
Pembantu Cantik Gagal Mudik | 2016 | Dinda | Television film |
Girls Night Out | Herself (host) | Talk Show | |
Julaiha Princess Betawi | Julaiha | Soap opera | |
Naila | Naila | ||
Pacar Sewaan | 2017 | Rianti | Also director, TV movie |
Serenada Cinta Nadhira | Nadhira | TV movie | |
Dua Wanita Cantik | Alena | Soap opera | |
Tiada Hari Yang Tak Indah | 2018 | Kemuning | |
Cinta Buta | 2019 | Aulia Safina | |
Cinta Nikita | 2021 | Nikita |
Her Music
Nikita Willy has released albums and many singles.
Albums
Title | Details | Notes |
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Lebih Dari Indah | Released: October 10, 2012 Label: Glow Music, Music Factory Indonesia Formats: CD, digital download, streaming |
Studio album |
The Freaks | Released: May 12, 2016 Label: Glow Music, Target Pop, Jagonya Music & Sport Indonesia Formats: CD, digital download, streaming |
Compilation album |
Hidayah | Released: June 6, 2016 Label: Royal Prima Musikindo, Bumi Entertainment Formats: digital download, streaming |
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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Keyakinan Hati | 2009 | Hidayah |
Kutetap Menanti | 2010 | Lebih Dari Indah |
Lebih Dari Indah | 2011 | |
Maafkan | 2012 | |
Akibat Pernikahan Dini | ||
Luka Feat Vonny Cornelia | ||
Nonton Bioskop | ||
Bohong | ||
Cinta Putih | ||
Pantas Untukku Feat Oscar Mahendra | ||
Tafakur | ||
Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan | 2013 | Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan The Series Soundtrack |
Andai Kau Bisa Mengerti | 2016 | The Freaks |
Blowed (featuring RBA) | Non-album singles | |
Angin | 2017 | Dua Wanita Cantik Soundtrack |
Collaborations
Nikita has also worked with other artists on songs:
- "Can I stay" (2003) — Theme Song of Ratu Pelangi, sinetron Ratu Malu dan Jendral Kancil
- "Pantun Nasihat" (2004) — feat Sulton Max, Dika F.
- "Doa Keselamatan" (2004) — feat Sulton Max, Dika F.
- "Doa di Waktu Pagi" (2004) — feat Sulton Max, Dika F.
- "Doa Ayah Bunda" (2004) — feat Sulton Max, Novi, Dika F.
- "Doa Sebelum dan Sesudah Makan" (2004) — feat Sulton Max, Novi, Dika F.
- "Mamaku" (2006) — feat Cindy Valerie
- "Jatuh Cinta Tak Ada Logika" (2015) — feat Aliando Syarief, Teuku Rassya, Calvin Jeremy, Agnez Mo
- "Bahagia dengan Cinta" (2016) — feat Aliando Syarief, Teuku Rassya, Calvin Jeremy
Awards and Recognitions
Nikita Willy has won and been nominated for many awards throughout her career.
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2003 | Indonesian Asian Star | Kid Of The Year | Bulan dan Bintang | Nominated |
2004 | SCTV Awards 2004 | Most Popular Child Actress | Si Cecep | |
2010 | 2010 Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Actress | Nikita | Won |
Telkomsel | Best Celebrity Mobile Content of Telkomsel | N/A | ||
2010 Festival Film Bandung | Best Actress – Sinetron | Safa dan Marwah | Nominated | |
2010 Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids Choice Awards | Favorite Female Actress | Won | ||
2011 | 2011 Dahsyatnya Awards | Newcomer Singer | Ku Tetap Menanti | Nominated |
2011 Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Actress | Putri Yang Ditukar | Won | |
2011 Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids Choice Awards | Favorite Female Actress | |||
Indonesian Star Wannabe | N/A | |||
2012 | 2012 Dahsyatnya Awards | Female Singer | Nominated | |
2012 Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Actress | Putri Yang Ditukar | ||
2012 Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids Choice Awards | Female Favorite Actress | Won | ||
Gadis Awards | Tersiksa | N/A | ||
2012 Yahoo! OMG Awards | Hottest Scandal "(with Diego Michiels)" | Nominated | ||
2013 | 2013 Dahsyatnya Awards | Best Song | Maafkan | |
Female Singer | Maafkan | |||
2013 Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Actress | Kutunggu Kau di Pasar Minggu | ||
2013 Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids Choice Awards | Female Favorite Actress | |||
2013 Yahoo! OMG Awards | Most Wanted Female | N/A | ||
Favorite Couple (with Diego Michiels) | ||||
2014 | 2014 Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Actress | Surat Kecil Untuk Tuhan The Series | Won |
2014 Indonesia Kids Choice Awards | Favorite Actress | Nominated | ||
HighEnd's 22 Indonesia's Beautiful Women | 22 Indonesia's Beautiful Women | N/A | Won | |
2015 | 2015 Global Seru Awards | Favorite Actress | Nominated | |
2015 Insert Awards | Social media | |||
2016 | 2016 Indonesian Television Awards | Most Popular Actress | Kau Seputih Melati | |
2016 Insert Awards | Fit & Fabulous Female Celebrity | N/A | Won | |
2016 SCTV Awards | Most Popular Female Lead | Naila | Nominated | |
2017 | 2017 Infotainment Awards | Most Fashionable Female Celebrity | N/A | |
2017 SCTV Awards | Most Popular Soundtrack | Angin - Dua Wanita Cantik | ||
2019 | 2019 Indonesian Television Awards | Most Popular Actress | Cinta Buta | |
2019 Festival Film Bandung | Best Actress | |||
2019 Panasonic Gobel Awards | Favorite Actress | |||
2019 SCTV Awards | Most Popular Female Lead | |||
Most Social Media Artist | N/A | |||
2020 | Kiss Awards 2020 | Princess Terkiss | N/A | |
Wedding Terkiss (with Indra Priawan) | Couple | |||
2021 | Festival Film Bandung 2021 | Best Actress | Cinta Nikita | |
2022 | Infotainment Awards 2022 | Gorgeous Mom | N/A |